What does DEBUG mean?

Debug

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To identify and remove errors or defects from (a computer program or system).

Pronunciations: US: /diˈbʌɡ/; UK: /diːˈbʌɡ/

Origin and Usage: The term "debug" originated in the 1940s and was first used in reference to removing insects from electrical equipment. The term was later adopted by computer programmers to refer to the process of identifying and removing errors from computer programs. The term is now widely used in the field of computer science and technology.

Synonyms: troubleshoot, fix, correct, repair, rectify

Related Words: error, fault, issue, glitch, crash

Example Sentences:

• He spent hours trying to debug the code.
• The programmer used a debugger to find and fix the error.
• Debugging is an important part of software development.